Leinster - Leonora
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Leinster - Leonora reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Leinster-Leonora's population is approximately 5,270 as of November 2025, reflecting a 9.7% increase from the 4,804 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 5,240 in June 2024 and six new validated addresses since the Census date. The population density is 0.00 persons per square kilometer. Leinster-Leonora's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (7.6%) and SA3 area, making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.7% of recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 (based on 2022 data) for areas not covered by the former.

Nationally, regional areas are projected to have above-median population growth, with Leinster-Leonora expected to increase by 989 persons to 2041, representing an 18.2% total increase over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Leinster - Leonora according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Leinster - Leonora has recorded approximately seven residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 37 homes were approved, with none so far in FY26. Each dwelling built attracted an average of six people over these five years, indicating significant demand outpacing supply, which typically influences prices and competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $523,000, targeting the premium market segment. This financial year has seen $19.7 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting steady investment activity. Compared to the rest of WA, Leinster - Leonora has 12.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 26th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively limited buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. New building activity comprises 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding affordable options. The area's estimated population per dwelling approval is 636 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Leinster - Leonora will gain 959 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Leinster - Leonora has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 21 such projects that could potentially affect this area. Notable among these are the Genesis Minerals Laverton Gold Project, the Catalina Resources Laverton Project, the Menzies and Laverton Gold Projects, and the Laverton Hospital Redevelopment. The following list outlines those projects most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Leinster - Leonora faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Leinster - Leonora has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate was 11.6% in June 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 5.7% over the past year. As of June 2025, there were 2,367 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 8.4%. This is higher than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%.

Workforce participation in Leinster - Leonora was 43.9%, significantly lower than Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading employment industries among residents were mining (strongly specialized), public administration & safety, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had lower representation at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. There were 1.6 workers for every resident in Leinster - Leonora as at Census time, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.7% while labour force decreased by 3.1%, resulting in a 7.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.1%, labour force growth of 0.5%, with unemployment falling by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Leinster - Leonora. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Leinster - Leonora's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.0% over five years and 10.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Leinster - Leonora has a higher median income of $60,471 and an average income of $69,857. This is compared to Rest of WA's median income of $57,323 and average income of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Leinster - Leonora would be approximately $69,058 (median) and $79,777 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 67th percentile ($900 weekly), while household income sits at the 29th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 31.6% of individuals in Leinster - Leonora earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (1,665 individuals). This aligns with metropolitan regions where this cohort also represents 31.1%. Housing costs allow for retention of 95.4% of income, but disposable income ranks below average at the 42nd percentile.

Leinster - Leonora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Leinster - Leonora's dwellings were 87.0% houses and 13.0% other types at the latest Census, compared to Non-Metro WA's 82.9% houses and 17.0% others. Home ownership in Leinster - Leonora was 14.4%, with mortgages at 6.0% and rentals at 79.6%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $634, below Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517, and median weekly rents were $70, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Leinster - Leonora's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $634 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Leinster - Leonora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 68.0% of all households, including 26.0% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 32.0%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Leinster - Leonora faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (33.2%). Educational participation is high at 39.1%, including 19.0% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

There are 15 schools serving 684 students across Leinster - Leonora, with varied educational conditions. The educational mix includes 1 primary school and 14 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (13.0) fall below the regional average of 17.6, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' regarding enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Leinster - Leonora's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Leinster - Leonora, with younger cohorts particularly showing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 54% of the total population (~2866 people), compared to 62.3% across Rest of WA.

The most common medical conditions in the area were diabetes and asthma, impacting 7.2 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 77.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.9% across Rest of WA. The area has 7.7% of residents aged 65 and over (407 people), which is lower than the 9.2% in Rest of WA.

Leinster - Leonora was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Leinster-Leonora has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 17.5% of its population born overseas and 45.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Leinster-Leonora, comprising 41.4% of its people. The category 'Other' is overrepresented in Leinster-Leonora with 5.5%, compared to 1.2% across Rest of WA.

In terms of ancestry, Australian Aboriginal is the highest at 38.1%, significantly higher than the regional average of 8.6%. English ancestry comprises 19.2%, lower than the regional average of 25.8%, and Australian ancestry is also lower at 15.8% compared to the regional average of 25.8%. Notably, Maori ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.0% in Leinster-Leonora (versus 3.3% regionally), New Zealand ethnicity is at 1.1% (versus 1.5%), and Samoan ethnicity is at 0.4% (versus 0.4%).

Leinster - Leonora's population is younger than the national pattern

Leinster - Leonora has a median age of 34, which is younger than the Rest of WA figure of 40 and below Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group is strongly represented at 24.2%, compared to the Rest of WA's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 1.2%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and the present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 21.0% to 24.2%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 4.8% to 6.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 10.2% to 8.4%, and the 15-24 group dropped from 13.6% to 11.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Leinster - Leonora's age structure. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 26%, reaching 1,614 people from the current figure of 1,277. Meanwhile, both the 85+ and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.